How to protect yourself online

A common
misconception when it comes to cyber security is that you have to be an expert
with an array of sophisticated tools at your disposal in order to protect
yourself from cyber threats. The reality is that everyone is capable of
adopting simple behaviours that can protect them from the most common cyber
threats. In some cases, you may already be aware of these behaviours, but you
either underestimate their importance or you choose to ignore them because they
are inconvenient. You may also be confused due to the overwhelming amount of
security advice you receive on a day to day basis.

For individuals,
your personal behaviours online are just that – personal. How you manage your
accounts, or what level of security you choose to implement is your choice. But
at the very least, it should be an informed choice. The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security developed the
following steps, because they are simple to put into practice, yet when
implemented as a set they are very effective.